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This listing is for a Kyo-ware chawan made around 30 years ago by noted potter, Kawazoe Juraku II.  It is wheel-thrown and the front is decorated with ‘koinobori’.  Koinobori translates as ‘carp streamer’ (but they tend to look more like a windsock) are flown all over Japan on May 5^th to celebrate Children’s Day.  These carp-shaped streamers are based on a legend about a koi that swam upstream through waterfalls and other obstacles to reach the top of a mountain. After reaching the top, the koi passed through the Dragon Gate and transformed into a mighty dragon.  Therefore koinobori are flown on children’s day in the hope that children will grow to be strong and courageous like the koi in the legend.    The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASEN TEA WHISK IS NOT INCLUDED.

Kawazoe Juraku II is a Kyo-ware potter and second generation master of the Juraku family kiln. In 1975 he graduated from the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Institute and began studying at Kyoto Kamamoto. In 1992 he began working under his father Juraku I, and 2003 he succeed as the second generation master. He has devoted much of his career perfecting overglaze enamel techniques, and he produces pieces that can be used casually or at formal tea occasions.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Kyo-ware originated in the 17th century in Kyoto and features overglaze enamel pigments on a porcelain base. The porcelain base acts as white canvas, allowing for beautiful and superior quality designs to be painted. Kyo-ware artisans traditionally produced chawan and utensils for the tea ceremony, however contemporary potters specialize in tableware, tea ceremony items, incense holders, and okimono. Kyo-ware was designated as a traditional craft in 1977.

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.8.7cm (3.4”) x 12.9cm (5”) x 12.9cm (5”)

Chawan:  H.7.2cm (2.8”) x Dia.12.3cm (4.8”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks, it’s ever so lightly seasoned on the interior, and it’s a little discoloured inside of foot ring.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.